by TonyBradman (Author)
Hercules was famous throughout Greece for his strength and courage, which made the Goddess Hera cross. Why should a human enjoy such fame and success? She wants to see him suffer. So she makes him the servant of cruel King Eurystheus, who sets him a few small tasks to carry out...Hercules the Hero is a modern retelling of the classic Greek legend.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 48
Edition: UK ed.
Publisher: A&C Black Childrens & Educational
Published: 01 Sep 2008
ISBN 10: 0713687177
ISBN 13: 9780713687170
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: Part of the specially-commissioned White Wolves fiction range for 7-11 year olds, written in consultation with the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education. Each year group will have three stand-alone titles and accompanying Teachers' Guides to support guided reading lessons in the classroom. This book ties in with themes demanded by the NLS for Year 3: myths and legends. The series is already garnering praise in the press: 'It's a pleasure to read commissioned work which fulfils its brief so imaginatively' Books for Keeps. A retelling of the Hercules story by best-selling author, Tony Bradman.